This review does a great job analyzing the song Stan as well as how Eminem brought it to life with his experiences. The author uses a quote from Albert Einstein saying “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration”. This quote resonates well with this song and Eminem himself because, like the author says, this song does not depict a simple experience Eminem went through or some deep thought in his mind, this song is from someone who has for their entire life been traumatized with a painful obsession. This song can only be originated from years of persisting through a extraordinarily difficult life. Like the author says, “Art like this comes from somebody who clearly has given his life to his pursuit, and has walked the walk while others talk the talk”. This song is simply genius and like Albert Einstein said, comes 99% from perspiration. The stories that we tell in our lives are not from learning about them but being able to experience them for many years. The author even says how Eminem’s lyrics can even be compared to the great poets of the 19th century. I agree with this statement as Eminem is not only a great rapper but an even greater lyricist. Despite people considering him to be tasteless or vulgar his work has inspired many and you cannot take away from the genius in his lines.
Like you talked about in the blog, I find it very intriguing how the author of that review started the article with a quote from Einstein and how it connected well to everything. Also I agree that it is because of Eminem’s brilliant wording which gained him the popularity of his listeners.
That is quite the analysis. Usually, rappers are given a bad look by the public for their vulgar and aggressive music, but after further analyzation, you can begin to see the genius behind their music. This can especially be said about someone like Eminem who changed the rap game through his hard work and dedication.
I remember listening to “Stan” when it was first released and still do so to this day. I appreciate how the author noted that Eminem’s lyrics can compare to the great poets of the 19th century. When I take a moment to listen to his lyrics or even read them, sometimes it feels like I am reading is journal entries. He puts so much of his passion and life experiences in to the words that he writes.